τοιόσδε (toiosde)
toiosde
such as this
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The adjective toiosde means "such" or "of this kind," pointing directly to a specific quality or type just mentioned or implied. In the New Testament, it appears only once, in 2 Peter 1:7, where it describes the brotherly affection that should characterize Christian life. The word functions as a demonstrative adjective, linking the virtue of kindness to the preceding list of spiritual qualities.
Its structure combines a root indicating size or degree with a demonstrative suffix, effectively meaning "such as this one." While classical Greek used it broadly to mean "so great" or "so noble," the biblical usage is more restrained. It does not merely describe an abstract category but identifies a concrete reality: the specific kind of love that flows from faith and knowledge of God.
Translators typically render it as "brotherly kindness" or simply "kindness," capturing its role in defining the nature of the relationship. The term emphasizes that this affection is not generic but has a distinct shape, mirroring the character of Christ. By using toiosde, the author highlights that Christian love is recognizable by its specific, consistent form.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word toiosde appears just once in the New Testament, tucked into a list of virtues in 2 Peter 1:7. It translates roughly to "such as this," pointing directly to the specific kind of brotherly love that should mark a Christian's life. Rather than offering a vague or generic affection, it describes a concrete reality—a love that has a distinct shape and consistency.
This specificity matters because it ties our relationships to the character of Christ. The text suggests that the kindness we show one another is not random but mirrors the divine qualities listed just before it: faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, and steadfastness. When you practice this kind of love, you are actively participating in a spiritual chain reaction that begins with knowing God.
For your daily walk, this means your interactions are never isolated events. Each act of genuine kindness reflects the majesty you witnessed in Christ. It invites you to look at your relationships not as burdens, but as opportunities to display the very nature of God in a tangible way.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- such as follows1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- τοιᾶσδε1×